ISU Extension levy seeks Linn County tax approval
Editorial urges voters to approve Public Measure B in Linn County to fund ISU Extension services. A 15 cent yearly rise for a 50000 dollar home and 52 cents for a 300 acre farm would sustain Marion office rent, supplies, clerical help, and some salaries. If defeated, services may be cut.
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Linn County
ISU
Iowa
Friends of Linn County
ISU Extension
Linn County Group
Greg Michel
Marion
One Vote Each: Make It Count In Iowa
A call to uphold the integrity of the electoral process emphasizes that each citizen has one vote and should vote by official ballot. The piece warns against misinformation such as fake phone voting and notes voter fraud is not an Iowa epidemic, urging participation and truthfulness.
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Johnson County
Iowa
Branstad
Campaign letters argue over Clinton doubt and GOP values
Readers debate 1994 politics with charges on crime poverty and family morality. Contributors urge support for Republicans while contrasting Democrats and Clinton. Veterans and farmers share views on welfare, hog and cattle prices, and past policies.
Readers weigh in on Iowa governor race ads and future
From Cedar Rapids and Oelwein letters to the editor attack ads in the Iowa governor race. Voters criticize Branstad and Nussle campaigns for innuendo and distortions while praising Branstad’s record and Bonnie Campbell's aims to keep Iowans home.
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Iowa
Bonnie Campbell
Douglas D. Nuss
Oelwein
Don’t vote away your gun rights letter cites bills and votes
The letter argues against Brady and the crime bill saying they target law abiding citizens, not criminals, cites Washington D C crime rates and lists lawmakers Neal Smith Fred Grandy Jim Leach as anti gun or pro gun and accuses supporters of NRA or Handgun Control of lying about safety and rights. It urges voting on Nov 8 to remove those seen as willing to discard rights.
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Brady
Washington, D.C
Washington
D.C
Neal Smith
Fred Grandy
Jim Leach
NRA
FOPA
America
Congress
What can we do about the shape we’re in editorial
An Oct 16 editorial urges ordinary people to answer where we go from here. It condemns media censorship and asserts the Ten Commandments offer timeless values as a guide for society. Erma Bunge Cedar Rapids.
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Erma Bunge
Cedar Rapids
Vote Paul Scherrman for State Representative 33rd District
Carol Ludwig of Dyersville urges voters to elect Paul Scherrman for state representative in the 33rd District. She praises his honesty, work ethic, and community involvement across families, farmers, businesspeople, schools, and seniors.
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Paul Scherrman
Iowa
Paul
Cory for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture A vibrant choice
Positive supporters urge Tom Cory as Iowa secretary of agriculture highlighting his energy, frank talk on farm issues, and 25 years as a public servant including teaching. They describe him as a dynamic leader fit to guide agribusiness and the state into the next century.
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Iowa
Tom Cory
Glen Winehauf for Washington Representative
Ruby Rathjen of Tipton endorses Glen Winehauf a longtime Eastern Iowa resident. He grew up on a farm served in the military attended college and remains in the National Guard.
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Glen Winehauf
National Guard
Iowa
Glen
Washington
Candidate Ro Foege Seeks Iowa 50th District Support
Geri Pettitt comments on Lynn Schulte’s absence from five disability forums while endorsing Ro Foege. Pettitt notes Foege’s clear positions and integrity on disability issues and urges voters to prefer him. The letter criticizes Schulte for not attending and calls for responsive, public discussion.
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David Osterberg
Lynn Schulte
Schulte
Ro Foege
Geri Pettitt
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Helen A. Danforth
Mount Vernon
Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites public letters and guest columns. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. limit 300 words. one letter per writer every 30 days. Address and contact details provided.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
Fylowa
CompuServe
Compuserve.com
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